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melpen

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Hi all,

 

have a problem with my PC since i dowloaded updates from microsoft updates.

 

Was downloading 5 or 6 updates in the same session

 

Updates seemed to stop downloading after an hour had no choice but to switch PC off, now whenever i try to reboot or shutdown PC it takes approx 3hours but it does succeed in rebooting or shutting down with no errors in the event logs, is there a timer on how long a shutdown takes, or any other ideas?

 

Am running XP Pro sp2

If you can lie on the floor without holding on, then you’re not drunk.

 

I Can Only Please One Person A Day, Today Isn't Your Day, Tomorrow Isn't Looking Good Either.

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Hi all,

 

Have now sorted problem, automatic updates screwed.

 

Had to stop automatic update services

 

Re-name c:\windows\softwareDistribution

 

to:- c:\windows\softwareDistribution.old

 

re-start services & re-boot

 

all now ok.

If you can lie on the floor without holding on, then you’re not drunk.

 

I Can Only Please One Person A Day, Today Isn't Your Day, Tomorrow Isn't Looking Good Either.

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